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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.44, 2,741.76 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.44, 2,741.76 and 529.56 is: 794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.44 : 2,741.76 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.44/2,741.76 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.44x = 2,741.76 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.44x = 1,451,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,926.43/1,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.08

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